Saigon’s Riverfront Park to Receive Upgrade, Host Weekend Market
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- Published on 16 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
City officials are planning to revamp the long, narrow park bordering the Saigon River in District 1 and host a weekend market at the site.
Saigon to Re-Evaluate Metal Barriers on D1 Sidewalks
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- Published on 16 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to reduce the number of motorists driving on city sidewalks, Saigon authorities recently installed metal barriers along some streets in District 1, however some are questioning whether or not these barriers are effective.
After Major Expansion, CGV Dominates Vietnam's Cinema Industry
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- Published on 16 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the number of cinemas in Saigon continues to grow, CGV is dominating Vietnam's local moviegoing industry.
Morning News Roundup: New US Visa Policy Worries Vietnamese Travelers
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- Published on 16 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- New US visa policy worries Vietnamese travelers [VietnamNet]
Saigon-Vung Tau Hydrofoil Service Reboots With Flashy New Fleet
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- Published on 15 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last December, many Saigoneers were saddened to hear that city authorities asked two long-time hydrofoil service operators to cease their business. However, according to a new announcement by the local government, the pause was only temporary, as tourists from Saigon will be able to get to Vung Tau via hydrofoil once again starting this Friday.
At Tết Nguyên Tiêu, a Celebration of the Lunar Year's First Full Moon
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- Published on 15 February 2017
- Written by Andy Ip Thien. Photos by Andy Ip Thien.
Last Saturday, on the first full moon of the first lunar month, members of Saigon’s ethnic Chinese community celebrated Tet Nguyen Tieu, or the Lantern Festival.
Vietnam Ministry Rejects Uber's Transportation Pilot Scheme for 2nd Time
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- Published on 15 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport has once again turned down Uber Vietnam’s official proposal to carry out a ride-hailing pilot scheme with local drivers.
[Photos] This Quang Ninh Community Center Is Made From Bamboo and Earth
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- Published on 15 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
An architecture firm in Vietnam has proven once again that you can create something aesthetically pleasing and highly useful from the most humble and commonplace materials.
Morning News Roundup: VietJet Air to List at End of February
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- Published on 15 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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- VietJet Air to list at end of February [Nikkei Asian Review]
UN Reps Call for Regional Coordination Against Growing Terrorist Activity
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- Published on 14 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As other regions in the world combat the rise of extremist groups, two UN representatives are warning that Southeast Asia could face an uptick in terrorist activities in 2017.
[Photos] 1960s Saigon: Fruit Vendors, Honda Cubs and Bò Bía Galore
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- Published on 14 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's as true today as it was in the 1960s: to experience Saigon life, head to the streets.
Startup-Rating Firm OddUp Arrives in Saigon, ASEAN’s Future Silicon Valley
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- Published on 14 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the buzz over Saigon’s tech scene continues to grow, startup-rating website OddUp has arrived in the southern hub.
Cambodia Is Losing Its Buddhist Monks to Modernization
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- Published on 14 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Jeremy Meek via Southeast Asia Globe.
Rocked by scandals, rapid modernization and a changing society, membership in Cambodia's Buddhist monkhood is on the decline.
In Vietnam Farms, Crocodiles Are Skinned Alive After Lifetime in Cramped Conditions: PETA
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- Published on 14 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to promote awareness about Vietnam’s involvement in animal cruelty, not long ago PETA unveiled a visual investigative report detailing local crocodile farms’ inhumane treatment.
Morning News Roundup: 3 Cab Drivers in Hanoi Fined for Peeing in Public
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- Published on 14 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Lee Starnes.
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- Vietnam vows to develop national rice brand [VietnamNet]
Groom Picks Up Bride in Forklift During Central Vietnam Wedding
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- Published on 13 February 2017
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A newlywed couple in central Vietnam has gained 15 minutes of internet fame thanks to their unconventional wedding vehicle.
Vietnam Formally Invites Trump to Da Nang APEC Summit
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- Published on 13 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last Friday, Vietnam officially invited US President Donald Trump to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Da Nang this November.
Phan Dinh Phung Stadium to Undergo Massive Renovation for 3 Years
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- Published on 13 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Since the end of January, you may have noticed that Saigon’s Phan Dinh Phung Stadium in District 3 has undergone some serious changes.
Vietnamese Physicists Publish First Scholarly Article in International Journal
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- Published on 13 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
For the first time ever, Vietnamese physicists have published a scholarly article in a prestigious international journal.
VNA to Launch Direct Hanoi-Sydney Flights This March
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- Published on 13 February 2017
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fans of Vietnam Airlines will be pleased to find out the air carrier has launched a direct route between Hanoi and Sydney.
